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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Farm Bureau is extending a formal invitation to community members for its annual Love of the Land Dinner, a celebration of agriculture.
The event will take place Saturday, June 22, at Mt. Konocti Winery.
Commencing with a cocktail hour, the evening will feature entertainment, a wonderful dinner and philanthropy, all in support of Lake County Farm Bureau and the LCFB Scholarship fund.
The entertainment of the evening will be provided by the Black Horse Blue Band, known for their captivating performances spanning genres from blues to rock. Guests are in for a treat with a delicious Hawaiian barbecue crafted by the masterful hands of Barbecue by Biassotti.
In addition to the culinary and musical delights, LCFB will present several awards, including the Lifetime Agricultural Achievement Award, Farm Bureau Member of the Year Award and Friend of Farming Award. These accolades pay tribute to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary dedication, leadership, and innovation within the agricultural community of Lake County.
The festivities will culminate in the anticipated dessert auction, where guests can indulge in bidding on an assortment of decadent treats, with all proceeds directly benefiting the LCFB Scholarship fund.
This scholarship fund plays a pivotal role in supporting the education and development of future leaders in agriculture, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for Lake County's agricultural community.
“We are privileged to extend this invitation to the community to join us for an evening of celebration and philanthropy, as we come together to support the future of agriculture in Lake County,” said Rebecca Harper, executive director of Lake County Farm Bureau. “The Love of the Land Fundraiser Dinner promises to be a memorable occasion, offering a unique opportunity to honor the achievements of our agricultural community while making a meaningful difference in the lives of aspiring agricultural leaders.”
Tickets for the Annual Love of the Land Fundraiser Dinner are available for purchase at Lake County Farm Bureau.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Harper of the Lake County Farm Bureau, telephone 707-263 0911 or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The event will take place Saturday, June 22, at Mt. Konocti Winery.
Commencing with a cocktail hour, the evening will feature entertainment, a wonderful dinner and philanthropy, all in support of Lake County Farm Bureau and the LCFB Scholarship fund.
The entertainment of the evening will be provided by the Black Horse Blue Band, known for their captivating performances spanning genres from blues to rock. Guests are in for a treat with a delicious Hawaiian barbecue crafted by the masterful hands of Barbecue by Biassotti.
In addition to the culinary and musical delights, LCFB will present several awards, including the Lifetime Agricultural Achievement Award, Farm Bureau Member of the Year Award and Friend of Farming Award. These accolades pay tribute to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary dedication, leadership, and innovation within the agricultural community of Lake County.
The festivities will culminate in the anticipated dessert auction, where guests can indulge in bidding on an assortment of decadent treats, with all proceeds directly benefiting the LCFB Scholarship fund.
This scholarship fund plays a pivotal role in supporting the education and development of future leaders in agriculture, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for Lake County's agricultural community.
“We are privileged to extend this invitation to the community to join us for an evening of celebration and philanthropy, as we come together to support the future of agriculture in Lake County,” said Rebecca Harper, executive director of Lake County Farm Bureau. “The Love of the Land Fundraiser Dinner promises to be a memorable occasion, offering a unique opportunity to honor the achievements of our agricultural community while making a meaningful difference in the lives of aspiring agricultural leaders.”
Tickets for the Annual Love of the Land Fundraiser Dinner are available for purchase at Lake County Farm Bureau.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Harper of the Lake County Farm Bureau, telephone 707-263 0911 or email
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The California Department of Social Services has announced the upcoming launch of SUN Bucks in California, a new federal food program designed to ensure that children in families with low incomes have adequate nutrition while school is out for the summer.
“Keeping children healthy is a top priority for California, and I’m grateful to our many federal, state, and local partners for making this program a reality for California children and families,” CDSS Director Kim Johnson said. “California is among the first states in the nation to launch this new food program, which will help ensure families have food on the table during the summer.”
“I am very proud that California is among the first states in the nation to issue SUN Bucks benefits to our youth. As someone who depended on government assistance in order to combat childhood hunger, I know how critical it is to ensure that our children have access to food that supports their healthy growth and development. We know that the nutritional needs of our students do not take a break when school lets out,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. “The combination of SUN Bucks and the California Universal School Meal Program shows our children that we are committed to showing up for them year-round.”
How SUN Bucks works
Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or an alternative income form, or who receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. Most families will not need to take action to receive SUN Bucks.
SUN Bucks cards are scheduled to arrive in the mail beginning June 2024 and continue through fall 2024.
Eligible families will receive SUN Bucks electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, cards that can be used just like CalFresh benefits to purchase groceries.
SUN Bucks will provide $120 per child, which is equivalent to $40 per month for the three months schools are typically closed during the summer.
This new program is being implemented in partnership with the California Department of Education, or CDE.
In addition to SUN Bucks, the Summer Meal Programs provide opportunities for children in need to access meals during the summer months.
Families can locate summer meal sites in their communities using the CA Meals for Kids App or by visiting the Summer Meal Service Sites webpage.
About the SUN Bucks Program
In December 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which created a new, permanent Summer EBT program for states to provide food benefits to families with school-age children and low-income beginning in 2024.
In July 2023, California passed Assembly Bill 120, establishing the CDSS as the lead implementing agency, in partnership with the CDE, to maximize Summer EBT program participation for summer 2024.
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is being rolled-out in many parts of the country. To learn more, please see the following video featuring U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Children who are not automatically enrolled for SUN Bucks must apply for free or reduced-price school meals by completing and submitting a school meal application or alternative income form by Aug. 31, 2024, or they will not receive SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2024. Families can obtain the correct free or reduced-price school meal application from their school or school administrator’s office.
Due to the large number of automatically enrolled children — approximately five million — issuances will occur in two stages:
• Stage 1: Automatically enrolled children will begin receiving their cards mid-June through August. Cards will be mailed in alphabetical order by the child’s last name.
• Stage 2: Children determined eligible for free or reduced-price school meals during the summer will begin receiving their cards in late August and through fall 2024. This also includes children determined newly eligible for CalWORKs, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal.
To support card holders, the SUN Bucks helpline is available at 877-328-9677. The helpline provides automated support 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Live agents are available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
People with general SUN Bucks questions are encouraged to visit the CDSS webpage for information. The helpline provides card holders support if they have questions about their specific SUN Bucks card.
Receiving SUN Bucks will have no bearing on eligibility for CalFresh or any other public benefit program. Also, receiving SUN Bucks does not impact immigration status. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services do not consider health, food, and housing services as part of the public charge determination. Additional information about public charge is available on the CDSS website.
Regardless of when a card is mailed or received, every SUN Bucks card will be loaded with the full $120 per child. Per federal rules, funds must be used within 122 days of the funds being loaded to the card. Any unused funds on the card will expire after 122 days. Expired benefits cannot be replaced.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will get a presentation on the city’s water providers and approve several million dollars’ worth of construction contracts.
The council will meet for a closed session at 5 p.m. for labor negotiations with the Clearlake Middle Management Association and Clearlake Police Officers Association, and initiation of a case of litigation before the public meeting convenes at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The agenda can be found here.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel.
Community members also can participate via Zoom. The webinar ID is 821 8021 0243, the pass code is 144716. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,89751530051#, or join by phone at 669-444-9171 or 253-205-0468.
Under business, the council will hear a presentation and hold a discussion on the city’s water providers.
City Manager Alan Flora’s report to the council said they will be asked to “discuss Clearlake’s water providers and the associated challenges resulting from three separate water districts operating within the City.”
His brief written report said the city, “as recently as last year, had five separate water providers within the City limits. Today there are three, Konocti County Water District, Golden State Water Company, and Highlands Mutual Water Company. All three have different governance structures, access to funding, rate structures, and reliability of infrastructure.”
The report continues, “While the City has been paying attention to water system issues for a few years, it has been a goal for 2024 to be more active in trying to resolve the challenges through potential consolidation. While attempts have been made to discuss challenges with the current environment and the benefits of consolidation, those have largely been met with resistance from the water providers.”
Flora said that in an effort “to share accurate information with customers and community members,” the city is developing resources on its website and is kicking off a serious of presentations from various water experts.
The council also is set to approve the award of several contracts for projects throughout the city.
Those include a contract for the Wayfinding and Digital Marquee Signage Projects with Square Signs LLC Design for $306,560, a $2,018,696 contact with Argonaut Constructors for the South Ballpark Road Rehabilitation Project, an award for the Tree Streets Road Rehabilitation Project and a $6,164,002.40 award to Lamon Construction for the Clearlake Park Road Rehabilitation Project.
In other business, the council will receive an update on the new Clearview AI Investigative Platform. The Clearlake Police Department is using facial recognition software manufactured by Clearview AI.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; minutes; continuation of the director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms; adoption of Resolution No. 2024-23, calling for and giving notice of the general municipal election.
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The council will meet for a closed session at 5 p.m. for labor negotiations with the Clearlake Middle Management Association and Clearlake Police Officers Association, and initiation of a case of litigation before the public meeting convenes at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The agenda can be found here.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel.
Community members also can participate via Zoom. The webinar ID is 821 8021 0243, the pass code is 144716. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,89751530051#, or join by phone at 669-444-9171 or 253-205-0468.
Under business, the council will hear a presentation and hold a discussion on the city’s water providers.
City Manager Alan Flora’s report to the council said they will be asked to “discuss Clearlake’s water providers and the associated challenges resulting from three separate water districts operating within the City.”
His brief written report said the city, “as recently as last year, had five separate water providers within the City limits. Today there are three, Konocti County Water District, Golden State Water Company, and Highlands Mutual Water Company. All three have different governance structures, access to funding, rate structures, and reliability of infrastructure.”
The report continues, “While the City has been paying attention to water system issues for a few years, it has been a goal for 2024 to be more active in trying to resolve the challenges through potential consolidation. While attempts have been made to discuss challenges with the current environment and the benefits of consolidation, those have largely been met with resistance from the water providers.”
Flora said that in an effort “to share accurate information with customers and community members,” the city is developing resources on its website and is kicking off a serious of presentations from various water experts.
The council also is set to approve the award of several contracts for projects throughout the city.
Those include a contract for the Wayfinding and Digital Marquee Signage Projects with Square Signs LLC Design for $306,560, a $2,018,696 contact with Argonaut Constructors for the South Ballpark Road Rehabilitation Project, an award for the Tree Streets Road Rehabilitation Project and a $6,164,002.40 award to Lamon Construction for the Clearlake Park Road Rehabilitation Project.
In other business, the council will receive an update on the new Clearview AI Investigative Platform. The Clearlake Police Department is using facial recognition software manufactured by Clearview AI.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; minutes; continuation of the director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms; adoption of Resolution No. 2024-23, calling for and giving notice of the general municipal election.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Get ready for the Lake County Library's exciting summer reading challenge, starting on Thursday, June 6.
This year's theme invites all to "Read, Renew, Repeat!”
By participating in the library's summer reading program, children, teens and adults have a chance to win prizes, ranging from stickers and small toys for kids to a Kindle Fire tablet or local business gift cards.
“Engaging in this program is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to challenge themselves to read more. For students, reading during the summer break helps prevent learning loss and sets them up for a successful start to the next school year. Reading for pleasure also builds vocabulary and literacy skills,” the library reported.
One past participant shared their experience, saying, “What I like the most is that my daughters have the opportunity to read about different genres, cultures, and a diversity of writers. They get very excited every time we go to the library and get new books.”
The library offers tailored programs for pre-K, kids, teens and adults. Even children who haven't yet mastered reading on their own can participate, with parents recording the books they read together.
Starting June 6, residents can register for the summer reading challenge on the Library's website or in person at the library. Registration remains open until Aug. 3, ensuring ample time for signing up.
Simply visit the library website at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and click on "Summer Reading" to get started.
Residents are also invited to visit their local branch or the bookmobile in person to sign up.
On Saturday, June 8, starting at 10:30 a.m., each library will host a Super Sign Up event complete with sidewalk chalk and fun.
Once registered, participants can dive into books and earn points by logging their reading progress either online or by visiting the library.
All types of reading material borrowed from the library counts, including eBooks, print books, audiobooks, magazines, and comics.
To make summer reading even more enjoyable, the library offers enticing prizes. Adults and teens have a chance to win exciting rewards through a prize drawing at the end of the program. Kids can earn fun toys and stickers. The more points participants earn, the higher their chances of winning. The prizes are generously provided by the Friends of the Lake County Library, a community non-profit membership organization.
Upon reaching 1,000 points, participants will also have a book donated to the library in their name by the Friends of the Lake County Library. The book will bear their name, commemorating their reading achievement, and they will have the privilege of being the first person to check it out.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your summer more exciting and rewarding with great reads and prizes. Register at http://library.lakecountyca.gov to discover more about this exciting summer reading challenge.
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